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Confession: until I started to actually plan my trip to Epcot, I thought that it was all inside of the golf ball that holds the roller coaster Spaceship Earth. \u00a0I hope I’m not the only one.<\/p>\n

I went to Epcot with one mission: to drink around the world<\/a>. \u00a0I did skip a couple countries but I accomplished my mission! \u00a0Due to the intent of drinking myself silly (spoiler alert: I was still sober at the end) I left the D700 at the hotel and just went with my iPhone that day. \u00a0So these pictures aren’t nearly as pretty as the rest \u00a0but I figured I’d blog them anyways so you can see just how much alcohol I was able to ingest and remain sober. \u00a0LOL. \u00a0I blame eating for this fail.<\/p>\n

Like everything else for the trip, I researched the hell out of Epcot and knew which drinks to get where and had got the recommendation from friends and bloggers to start out in Mexico and not Canada for the trip around the world. \u00a0Thanks to you dear people for being the reason I didn’t make a fool out of myself on our last day! \u00a0Ha!<\/p>\n

As you can tell, my niece Erica was THRILLED to go to Epcot. \u00a0She later left the adults and was much happier running around Epcot with a much healthier Drew. \u00a0 I jokingly titled this image “The Happiest Place on Earth.”<\/p>\n

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We started the day out by hitting the World of Coca-Cola and I was under the impression they would be all the standard “coke” flavor but for the different countries. \u00a0You all may know how much I love my Mexican Coca-Cola so I was excited for this adventure. \u00a0Turns out, it’s just the strange regional sodas offered in different countries. \u00a0This is what happens when you drink\u00a0Beverly<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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In Mexico you can get your margarita at the little stand they have around the lagoon but everyone recommended heading inside and going to La Cava del Tequila<\/a>\u00a0and getting one of their margaritas instead. \u00a0If you follow them on Twitter you can also get free chips and salsa with a drink purchase. \u00a0They were yummy! \u00a0I ordered the wrong margarita here (cucumber) and it was just awful. \u00a0Luckily they were kind enough to let me get a new one and this time I went with the crowd favorite – blood orange. \u00a0SO GOOD.<\/p>\n

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After Mexico it was time to head over to Coral Reef<\/a> where our reservations were for our sit down dinner of the day. \u00a0While the atmosphere was amazing, the service was by far the worst we had the entire trip. \u00a0I got steak, which was decent but the mashed potatoes had onions in them. \u00a0I had no idea they would – on the menu they were listed as cheesy mashed potatoes – so when they came out I was bummed to see scallions and onions in the mix. \u00a0I asked if I could get something else because I am allergic to onions and our waiter FLIPPED OUT. \u00a0It was just a really bad experience. \u00a0There was an opening for Le Cellier and I’m regretting not switching us over to it. \u00a0Ah well, live and learn.<\/p>\n

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We separated from Erica and Drew who headed to the rides while we went drinking. \u00a0We skipped Norway because they only had beer (while I like beer I was going for the liquor and trying not to mix TOO much) and hit up China where I picked up a Green Tea Plum Wine Slush that I had to make Chris finish for me because I was just not digging it. \u00a0Yuck.<\/p>\n

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Yay for Germany! \u00a0I got a shot of Apfelkorn<\/a> (which I LOVED) and Dawn & Eric got beer. \u00a0We all got pretzels but they were rock hard and not nearly as good as I’d hoped. \u00a0Bummer. \u00a0We perused the store and I still regret not picking up a pickle ornament while there. \u00a0After the other day at the Magic Kingdom, I kept my eyes \u00a0peeled for the “hidden” lightning rods that Drew informed me where everywhere in Disney. \u00a0He was right. \u00a0Just look at Germany!<\/p>\n

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Next up was Italy and I got a bellini which was perfect for how hot it was getting. \u00a0We kicked around going into the winery but Epcot was PACKED that day and I didn’t feel like waiting in line. \u00a0If\/when we go back I’d definitely plan to make time to visit it as everyone raves about it.<\/p>\n

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In Japan I did a quick shot of sake (no pic) and then we hit the restrooms in the United States but I opted to skip the beer again. \u00a0Onto Morocco where I got a really liquidy daiquiri (the machine to freeze them was broken) and Chris decided to stop for a snack. \u00a0He really enjoyed his food and while it was a bit odd, my daiquiri wasn’t too terrible. \u00a0It was nice to take a bit of a break from the walking and the heat. \u00a0August in Florida is no joke! \u00a0WHEW! \u00a0I think of all of the countries I may have enjoyed the theming of Morocco the most.<\/p>\n

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Next up was by far my favorite of the tour: France. \u00a0I got champagne and Chris got a Orange Grey Goose Slush. \u00a0IT WAS AMAZING. \u00a0Now, I love my champagne but I was jealous of his drink. \u00a0So jealous I had to get my own. \u00a0Up until this point, Dawn and Eric had been splitting their drinks but they got their own of the slush too. \u00a0So so so good. \u00a0We met someone from Ohio in line and chatted with him and his wife for quite some time and Drew and Erica met back up with us. \u00a0Drew was shocked that I was still sober as he’d been following my instagram play-by-play of my drinking shenanigans and expected to find Aunt Corey plastered. \u00a0I guess my liver is a champ – or I have got wise in my old age and learned how to pace! \u00a0Ha! \u00a0Honestly though I think it was a combination of pacing + food. \u00a0I also really didn’t drink much that was strong.<\/p>\n

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We crossed the bridge and landed in the United Kingdom and I drug Drew with me into the Rose & Crown and I got a pint of Snakebite and Black <\/a>– my first (and only) beer of my tour. \u00a0I made Drew take a picture with me before he and Erica left us silly adults again to head off to Hollywood Studios to see Fantasmic. \u00a0Dawn and Eric waited in a long line for Fish & Chips and said that they were amazing. \u00a0I sat and people watched which is always quality in Disney.<\/p>\n

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Our final stop was in Canada where Chris got a Labatts and I got a Torontoploitan and enjoyed my 10th and final drink of the day. \u00a0We kicked around staying for the Illuninations show but most were tired and decided to call it an early night and head back to our hotel. \u00a0I wasn’t tired yet (shocking!) so I got changed and headed down to the hotel pool and swam around until the storms rolled in and chased me back inside. \u00a0I don’t know why but one of my favorite things has always been night swimming so I’m glad I was able to sneak in a chance to do just that while in Florida.<\/p>\n

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My Recommendations for Epcot<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Eat: anywhere BUT Coral Reef
\nDrink: \u00a0Orange Grey Goose Slush
\nRide: Finding Nemo<\/p>\n

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